Container closure having a pull tab

Description

FIG. 1 is an upper perspective view of a container closure having a pull tab showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is another perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a right side elevational view thereof, the left side view being a mirror image thereof; and,

FIG. 6 is a rear elevational view thereof.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a container closure having a pull tab, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Lohrman; Richard D. (North Aurora, IL), Morrocco; David D. (Johnston, RI), Swierk; Peter J. (Cumberland, RI), Fontaine; Roger R. (North Smithfield, RI)
Assignee:	Portola Packaging, Inc. (Batavia, IL)
Appl. No.:	D/205,207
Filed:	May 11, 2004

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Current U.S. Class:	D9/438
Current International Class:	0907
Field of Search:	;D9/607,601,518,499,454,449,447,438 ;220/273,272,271,270,269,265,260,254.7,254.3 ;215/304

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Primary Examiner: Spear; Robert M.
Assistant Examiner: Hattan; Susan Bennett
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Dorsey & Whitney LLP